Karnataka

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A map showing where Kanataka is in India

Karnataka is a state in the Republic of India. It has an area of 74,122 square miles (191,980 km2). It is bigger than Syria but smaller than Senegal. In traditional Indian geography it falls under the South Indian zone.

Bangalore, also spelt Bengaluru is the capital city of Karnataka.It is also declared as the IT capital of India. Mysore, Mangalore, and Hubli-Dharwad are the other big cities in Karnataka. Places to see in Karnataka are Bangalore, Mysore, Hampi, Bijapur, Belur/Halebid, Shimoga and Shravanabelagola.

Most people in Karnataka speak Kannada language. Kannada is declared as one of the official languages of India. It has won the most Gnanpith Awards, which are awarded to writers - 8 ( As of Jan 7, 2013 ).

Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west, Goa in the northwest, Maharashtra in the north, Andhra Pradesh in the east, Tamil Nadu in the south and Kerala in the southwest. Topographically, Karnataka consists of the Arabian Sea Coast, Western Ghats, Deccan Plateau, and Eastern Ghats.